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• posted: Jul. 02, 2021

Just Cats Veterinary Clinic of Guilderland and Saratoga Springs announces the addition of a new veterinarian with a specialized background in toxicology and animal poison control, Donna Mensching, DVM. Dr. Mensching Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2021

Over 700 indoor/outdoor plants contain toxic substances that may harm cats. If these plants are ingested, signs of poisoning can be mild to severe, sometimes even causing death. Most houseplants Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2021

Remember Cracker? You might recall our 2019 article about her. She was 18 years young then. Now 20, we wondered how she is doing and thought you might like to Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2021

What is a Senior Cat? According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) there isn’t one specific age that classifies a cat as senior. Like people, some cats age faster Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2021

Missy Filarecki, practice manager at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, was awarded the 2021 Emerging Leaders Program scholarship by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). This prestigious honor is given to a Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2020

By Darryl McGrath My cat Scout is an endearing paradox. You would expect Scout—a big, hefty, former backyard stray—to be the tough guy at the top of the feline social order Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2020

Dr. Theresa Tommell at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic has been providing telemedicine appointments since April, 2020. We took a few moments to catch up with her to find out how Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2020

Sometimes we just need peace of mind. A plan – if we go away over the holidays and can’t bring our cat. A plan – if we get sick for Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2020

So you’ve noticed that pouch. It rhythmically swings as your cat walks. You’ve wondered if even your leanest feline is actually overweight. The truth is, it’s a purposeful part of Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2020

While most of our clients are extraordinarily understanding and grateful for our feline specialty care during this time of COVID social distancing, we must also report multiple instances of unnecessarily Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2020

By Dr. Susan Sikule Two stray cats were spotted in the village and, instead of animal control, my sister called me, the only veterinarian in the family. One was black, one Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2020

Walter, Just Cats’ handsome “house” cat escaped a few months ago while staying with a foster family in the area. With the clinic closed due to the pandemic, we knew Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2020

Whether your feline is experiencing symptoms of an illness or you are simply bringing her or him in for a regular check-up, the last thing on your mind is probably Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020

We’d like to introduce you to Greyson, a handsome 9-year-old who came into our office because his family noticed he was having some trouble urinating, and there appeared to be Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020

In this unprecedented time, we see personal hardship all around us. Many people are struggling to pay their bills, including for veterinary healthcare. Now more than ever, we need our pets Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2020

By Susan Sikule, DVM You are home nearly all the time now . . . why is your cat acting this way? It just might be that you never noticed some of Read More